Further Information
Vaccinations
The subject of whether or not to vaccinate children is an oft-debated topic of particular concern to vegans and vegetarians who want to know more about the content of the vaccines, whether animal testing has been involved in their production and their long-term safety.
Milk Tokens
In the UK families on low incomes are offered milk tokens. However, the Department of Health stipulates that these may only be exchanged for cow's milk. It may be possible to obtain Farley's Soya Formula on prescription if the GP considers there to be a medical reason for it to be supplied to the infant. The Vegan Society periodically lobbies the DoH to outline its concerns over this issue. To increase pressure on the Department of Health to change its policy on milk tokens, please write to it requesting that vegan parents be permitted to exchange the tokens for a vegan alternative to cow's milk or considers making a cash allowance available in lieu of tokens. The Department of Health, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London SW1A 2NS.